Talent-Swallowing Magician Chapter 250

Episode 250:

Zereitz

Crown Prince Zereitz left the conference room with a stern expression on his face.

“majesty.”

Patran, the director of the 4th Inspection Bureau, who followed him, called him with a worried face.

“Don’t say anything.”

“….”

All that comes back is a cold answer.

Patran bit his lower lip.

‘I can’t leave it like this… like this!’

Patran was able to understand it intuitively.

If this time passes like this, he will soon be found dead.

He also sent out a rumor to divide the rebels, saying that the Red Lion would soon defect to the imperial army and surrender the white flag.

He also insisted on blaming Elric for holding the red lion in his arms.

All opinions were his own.

However, things got a little complicated when the Red Lion, who thought they had everything, was taken over by the Holadang Elric, and now the Elric was made to show off his power to the central nobles.

There was no way that Crown Prince Zereitz would leave him alone as he was the culprit behind the stain on his own face.

So, in order to survive, I had to somehow hold on to Prince Zereitz’s trousers.

“majesty! “Please save me!”

Patran quickly ran in front of Prince Zereitz and knelt down on the floor.

Stepping on the prince’s shadow and blocking his path was a blasphemous act worthy of immediate death, but he had no time to worry about such things as his life was on the line.

Prince Zereitz’s face hardened and he quickly scanned his surroundings.

It’s outside so other people can see it.

Fortunately, the quick-witted SS and inspector general agents surrounded the area with a veil of secrecy, preventing the embarrassing scene from being exposed.

Sparks flew into Prince Zereitz’s eyes.

“Get up.”

“majesty!”

“wake up.”

“Please just save me!”

“I told you to wake up!”

When Crown Prince Zereitz finally couldn’t stand it and started screaming, the agents hurriedly tried to forcibly separate Patran.

But before that, Patran screamed.

“Five days! “Please give me five days.”

However, before the agents could grab Patran’s limbs, Prince Zereitz raised his hand to stop for a moment.

“what?”

A dry voice.

Patran swallowed dryly. Your life literally depended on how you reacted here. Still, the good news is that I took the opportunity.

“Give me five days.”

“Five days? why?”

“I have obtained some information related to Elric Mervinger. There is evidence that he dabbled in taboos and heresy. that! I will try to dig it out somehow and present it to Your Majesty!”

As the Empire has supported the Magic Tower to grow to a level comparable to that of the Lion House, it has granted many benefits and rights to magicians.

But on the other hand, the related laws were extremely strict.

Anything that has the slightest potential to interfere with the well-being and rule of the imperial family has been classified as ‘taboo’ and even if it contains even the slightest blasphemous thought, it has been designated as ‘heresy’ and suppressed.

Of course, now that the power of the Magic Tower has become so strong, there have been many cases where such laws have been broken.

However, if it was worn on the ear, it could be charged as an earring, and if it was worn on the nose, it could be charged with a nose ring.

Isn’t that exactly what the Inspection Bureau mainly does?

Prince Zereitz’s eyes narrowed.

“Be specific.”

“There was a report that he had mastered the Gangseojutsu technique. In addition, circumstances were captured showing that he had developed a deep solidarity with the beastman tribe when he crossed over to the black snowfield.”

Gang body art.

It is an old technique designated as taboo by the Empire and the Magic Tower.

Beast people.

Beings who once swept across the continent and brought shame to the empire.

Does that have something to do with Mervinger?

“…If you had such information, why didn’t you report it yet?”

“It was difficult to find evidence right away, and there were only plausible circumstances, so what I wanted to tell you after confirming it was…! sorry. I committed a mortal sin. Please forgive me.”

Prince Zereitz stroked his chin with his hand. His eyes, which had been full of irritation, suddenly became bright with hope.

This may not be able to completely defeat Elric. The fortress he had already built seemed much stronger than I thought.

‘But there’s a big difference in whether or not you can pound that castle.’

Wouldn’t it be nice to see an opportunity to break it if you even try to beat it?

“Two days.”

“Bah but that’s…!”

Too few days to research something.

Patran raised his head.

“Deal with it in there.”

Looking at the stern look in Prince Zereitz’s eyes, I knew that this was not a matter that could be negotiated, so I had to keep quiet.

Right now, just being given this opportunity was a huge deal.

“…Oh, I understand!”

“Its grip is growing day by day. And now he’s even blatantly hanging out with that Chrome Hell guy. Try to somehow create a link with that side. Do you understand?”

“I will keep this in mind.”

thud! thud!

Patran hit his forehead on the floor several times. I wondered if his skull would be completely shattered if he left it like that, but since he knew it was an oath of allegiance, Prince Zereitz didn’t care and just passed by.

“….”

After that, Patran didn’t dare to get up from his seat for a long time.

The agents watched their boss like that for a while and then quickly followed the crown prince.

It was some time later that Patran raised his head.

Grumble!

Thick blood flowed from his torn forehead.

He couldn’t even think of stealing it.

I just bit my lower lip.

‘Even if you bring proof of the taboo, the crown prince is a ship that has already begun to sink.’

He knew very well, as he had been aiming for the position of Director of the Fourth Bureau for a long time and had been the shadow of the Crown Prince.

At some point, Prince Zereitz’s intelligence, which had allowed him to risk everything, began to be obscured.

If you think about it, it all started after he started getting involved with Elric Mervinger.

When Isabel, whom he loved, became involved with Elric, he began to become blinded by jealousy.

And of course. In a bloodless and tearless struggle for imperial power, such a weakness was bound to become the basis for downfall.

The bottom of the boat, which I thought was sturdy, turned out to have a hole in it. Since we embarked on a voyage without even knowing that, what would be the result?

‘There’s no need to stay on a sinking ship.’

Patran spoke of five days, but in fact he thought that two days would be enough.

To find your own way of life and future.

* * *

Crown Prince Zereitz pondered as he passed Patran.

‘I can’t just trust that guy.’

Prince Zereitz gritted his teeth.

He was not an idiot who continued to trust subordinates who had already proven to be incompetent.

‘Count Calliger. If only that man had done what he asked, this wouldn’t have happened!’

At the very least, if he had died in a remote area out of the eyes of the empire, he wouldn’t have had to suffer this humiliation.

Of course, if it were revealed that he had carried out such a transaction with Count Calliger, he could have been counterattacked, but he did not worry about that.

We have all insurance covered in case of an emergency.

There will be no evidence.

A spell was placed so that all documents that Count Calliger had requested would be automatically destroyed.

‘The inspectorate’s home country… even if only they had it in their hands.’

Inspection headquarters.

This place, also called Kingdom 1, exists only for the emperor. It would be no exaggeration to say that the image of the Inspection Bureau that people around the world created was created by them.

However, because they never intervened in the battle for the throne and always took a neutral line, Crown Prince Zereitz was always bothered by their absence.

If only they had raised their hands, things wouldn’t have gotten this complicated.

So, Prince Zereitz was thinking of the reprehensible inspection country as the first place he would sweep away once he sat on the throne.

‘for a moment.’

Prince Zereitz’s steps suddenly stopped.

“majesty?”

“What’s going on, Your Highness?”

As the crown prince’s expression became serious, the Royal Guard asked with worried faces, wondering if something was going on.

Prince Zereitz raised his hand and stopped all their words. Now I needed to organize my thoughts.

‘It’s not like there’s no place like it, right?’

Prince Zereitz put his hand into his arms.

There was something small stuck on my fingertips.

Was it a few days ago?

The day I received news of the return of the Star Wars. There was a person who secretly visited him in the middle of the night.

No, it wasn’t a person.

Because he was the devil.

-Prince Zereitz?

A woman with an alluring beauty that any man could not help but be fascinated by. However, the crown prince, who had practiced swordsmanship and magic for a long time, could tell that she was no ordinary person.

-Who are you?

-oh. Don’t be too wary. If that happens, no matter how much I am, I will still be hurt. There are a lot of annoying people here.

She identified herself as ‘Lapis’.

He is one of the demon lords that Grigori boasts about.

When asked how she sneaked into her barracks, her answer was very simple.

Seduced me. They said that they were able to reach this point by seducing the soldiers one by one.

Prince Zereitz was appalled, but he thought it might be possible. That’s because Lapis’s beauty was so outstanding that it was difficult for most men to see her in their lifetime. And she knew this very well and knew how to use it as a weapon.

But it seemed like they didn’t want any conflict at all.

Since it’s a place full of monsters, you might think you could get into trouble.

-We’ve only met each other as enemies now, but that doesn’t mean we can remain enemies forever, right? Especially between men and women like us?

-But it’s between humans and demons.

-I don’t think racial differences are that important.

-gibberish.

-It’s true. In some cases, I might become an empress, right?

-Stop talking nonsense. What do you want?

-Eric Mervinger. I want him.

-I already heard that Grigori’s activities have become quite slow recently. Was it because of him?

-Anyway. how is it? There is a human saying that the enemy of your enemy is your friend. Isn’t it okay to hold hands?

-go away.

At the time, I didn’t think there was any need to talk about it, so I just kicked him out. I thought about calling my subordinates and trying to catch her, but if I targeted Elric Mervinger, he would have no choice but to reappear, so I didn’t do anything.

However, Lapis left behind a piece of paper without any disturbance despite the contemptuous response.

-Tear this paper if you need it. Then I will help you right away.

‘Would you rather have them…?’

-I am on the Crown Prince’s side. Think about the position of the empress I mentioned. Hehe!

“….”

A very brief worry.

However, Prince Zereitz shook his head roughly.

Once you start getting involved with demons, your weaknesses will be endless. Long-term dialogue could not be altered for immediate convenience.

‘For now, let’s focus on disparaging Elric Mervinger’s reputation before engaging in the final battle. If we hurry to get things done, even Chrome Hell won’t be able to intervene.’

Fortunately, it was a time of war, so the unity of the imperial family was thought to be important, and other princes and princesses, including Prince Kromhel, were not competing for the throne.

Therefore, Crown Prince Zereitz was going to actively seek out this opportunity.

Step by step. Step by step.

When I thought like that, my mind became more at ease. As a result, my steps also became lighter.

That’s why he didn’t think about it.

The reason why Prince Cromhell hasn’t made any moves so far may be to seize an opportunity.

“older brother.”

“…What on earth are you doing here?”

Tuk!

Prince Zereitz had to stop in front of his barracks again.

However, the atmosphere was unusual.

Not only was there Prince Cromhel, but there were also about a hundred soldiers standing there, all fully armed.

Even Prince Cromhell wore the black plate armor he was proud of.